Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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